39-year-old Jelly Roll has talked to many media outlets about his country music superstardom and his “stellar year” in 2023. However, he now claims he’s been “spread too thin.”
He believes it’s time to “get back to his family.” People reported that Jelly Roll has “big plans” to spend time with his daughter Bailee Ann and son Noah Buddy.
His wife, Bunnie XO, has been Jelly’s “plus one” at many awards shows and other celebrity events. But it’s clear that Jelly Roll wants to be home with her more often, too. Jelly Roll talked to Katie Neal on the Audacy Katie & Company’s Power Hour in early February.
He told Katie and her listeners that while he plans to “put out a bunch more music,” he also wants to “spend more time with my daughter.” Jelly Roll confessed on air, “I gotta get back to my family a little bit.”
He explained that the cost of having a “stellar year” meant he had to sacrifice “a little bit of personal time with the family.” Then, Jelly Roll claimed, “I’m just spread so thin,” and added that he wants to get back “in the bunker with them.”
Bailee Ann is a teenager now, and her mother is a former girlfriend of Jelly Roll. His daughter was born 15 years ago when Jelly Roll was serving time in prison. His son Noah is 7 years old, and Jelly Roll had a casual relationship with his mother.
Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO have reported that they have a good relationship with both women.
Bailee Has Issues with Jelly Roll’s Facial Tattoos
In a People exclusive last December, Jelly Roll talked about the impact on his life and career when he discovered he was becoming a father in 2008. Jelly Roll said, “Man, the single most impactful event of my entire life was having my daughter.” He added, “It changed everything.”
Faith and Christianity are very important in Jelly Roll’s life. He told People that being a father is so important to him as well. He also talked about being “as present as he can” for Bailee, referring to biblical scripture and describing fatherhood as “kind of that moment for me.”
According to People, Jelly Roll is often asked about his prominent facial tattoos. His facial tattoos have special meanings. Jelly Roll told People that Bailee’s name is tattooed on the side of his head, and Noah’s name is tattooed on the side of his face.
However, he admitted that Bailee has an issue with where her tattoo is located. He told People, “She picks on me about it all the time.”
Jelly Roll said Bailee is always teasing him, saying, “How did my brother get your face and I got the side of the head?” Jelly Roll explained that he “used to rock the undercut” and that hairstyle involved shaving the side of his head.
He added, “If I shave the side of my head, you see it.” He claimed that Bailee’s tattoo is “huge” and “takes the whole side of his head up.”
Jelly Roll Said That Having His Daughter Changed Him
Jelly Roll’s kids don’t appear on his social media too often. Bunnie XO has revealed that Noah’s mom wants to maintain his privacy.
Jelly Roll has given emotional interviews about his family, as he did with Entertainment Tonight after the CMT Awards last year. Following wins in three categories at the CMTs, Jelly Roll broke down talking to ET.
He said that Bailee “knows the story. She knows how real it is,” and proclaimed, “I’m just proud of her.” Jelly Roll sweetly said, “I love you, Bailee Ann, so much. I thought about it the moment I walked off stage.”
He repeated how much having his daughter changed him “in so many ways,” and Jelly Roll said his victories at the CMTs were “just unreal.” He added, “This is bigger than just a single award for us. We came from nothing.”
After her difficult divorce in 2016, Mary J Blige struggled for years with the idea of love. But in recent interviews, the singer revealed that she had managed to find love again after heartache.
She was on TODAY with Hoda & Jenna to promote her new single, the aptly named “Still Believe in Love.” Mary told the hosts that the song perfectly represented her new outlook.
She explained that love was “the only way she’s able to be her own company.” The 53-year-old shared that she had learned to believe in love for herself, and was “not going to give up on love.” She referred to her past, saying, “I’m not going to let a bad relationship or a bad marriage stop me from having a good life and having romance.”
So although she learned the important lesson of loving herself and being happy alone, Mary was happy to admit that she still wanted to find someone. She talked about “getting the hugs that she wants and the desire and kisses” during her interview with Today. “I want a man! I want love, I want it all, and I’m not going to let my past stop me from that,” she added.
In a separate interview on CBS Mornings, Mary suggested that she had already made that wish come true. She shared that she was currently head over heels for someone, saying, “I am in love. I believe I deserve a good relationship. With myself. With a partner.”
She added that believing in love was what made it come to you. She would continue to believe in love and romance while also believing in herself.
Mary Explained That She Is “Not Single”
Mary recently gave other updates about her dating life. In an interview with V-103’s Big Tigger, she was asked about her relationship status.
She replied without any ambiguity that she was “not single.” However, she refused to reveal who her new love was, and only said, “I’m happily doing what I’m doing”.
It would have been easy for Mary to be less hopeful about love after leaving her marriage to ex-husband Kendu Isaacs behind. The pair married in 2003 before splitting up 13 years later, only finalizing their divorce in 2016.
Mary filed for divorce on the grounds of irreconcilable differences. Later, however, she claimed that Kendu had been unfaithful to her and had even stolen from her.
Essence magazine reported that Kendu had allegedly cheated on Mary with her one-time musical protege Starshell. When the divorce was finalized, Mary was left responsible for paying Kendu $30,000 a month in alimony payments. In a 2021 interview, Mary said that her divorce was the moment that she felt like she was “at the bottom”.
Thankfully, in the years since Mary has been able to see the light at the end of the tunnel. And whoever her new mystery partner is, we all hope they’re everything she’s been looking for in love.
Photo Credits: Christine Brown/Instagram and Robert Brown/Instagram
Christine Brown has finally spoken out about the loss of Garrison on her Instagram.Garrison Brown passed away earlier this week at age 25.
Janelle, Garrison’s biological mom, and Kody shared a joint statement after the tragic event. Meri shared an altered version of the same message, but for the first time, Christine is speaking out about the loss.
All of the sister wives raised the Brown kids together. However, Christine was particularly close with Janelle’s kids due to Janelle working outside of the home, while Christine stayed home and raised all of the kids.
In her post, Christine shared a video of Garrison and Truely building a flower bed together. The footage was first shared in an episode of Sister Wives. Christine explained that Garrison had called her to ask if he could build Truely a flower bed for her birthday since the family wasn’t able to celebrate together due to the pandemic.
In the clip, she noted that she was surprised with how quickly Garrison had completed the project. Doing a similar project with Kody would’ve taken much longer. She was even more surprised when it only took him 23 minutes to do.
Now, just a few years later, Christine is sharing what appears to be family footage from that day. The video is a timelapse of Garrison and Truely doing the project together.
The caption reads: “Garrison was a wonderful, caring brother who understood Truely’s need for a hobby and built her a flower bed. We’ll miss him forever. #gratitude #missyou #loveyou #tellthoseyoulovethatyoulovethem”
Very Few Family Members Have Spoken About Garrison’s Passing
Christine isn’t the only member of the family who’s spoken out either. Janelle and Kody originally shared a joint statement just a few hours after the news was confirmed by TMZ. Since then, Janelle has shared another post about Garrison.
The photo was from Christmas just a few months ago. It featured all of Janelle’s biological children, their partners, and their own children.
Her caption read: “I had all my children together last Christmas. It was amazing as it’s hard with everyone’s busy lives to coordinate time like this. I am extremely grateful now that we had pictures taken.”
So far, no other members of the family have spoken out about his tragic passing.
Gwendlyn sent a message to her Patreon subscribers letting them know that she would no longer be posting on Patreon a few hours after his passing was announced. She also commented on Christine’s post but referenced the flower bed.
Otherwise, the family has remained completely silent in the aftermath. However, according to The Sun, they are currently filming the next season of Sister Wives, and all of the tragic events from the last week are being documented.
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I shuffled down the long corridor of the college building, mop in hand, feeling a sense of contentment.
The fluorescent lights hummed softly above me as I moved methodically, the rhythmic swish of the mop echoing through the empty halls. It was late in the evening, the campus deserted save for the occasional straggler hurrying to their next class or lost in the labyrinthine corridors.
As I rounded a corner, I caught sight of two young men approaching—a pair of students, judging by their backpacks and casual attire. I paid them little mind, focused instead on the task at hand. But as they drew nearer, their laughter cut through the silence like a knife.
“Look at this old geezer,” one of them sneered, nudging his companion with a smirk. “Bet he doesn’t even know what day it is.”
The other student snickered, casting a disdainful glance in my direction. “Yeah, and look at the state of this place. You missed a spot, old man!” he jeered, gesturing to the gleaming floor with mock outrage.
The Students Kept On Harassing Me
I felt a flicker of indignation rise within me, but years of humility and grace held me back from retorting. Instead, I offered them a placid smile, refusing to let their words wound me.
But they weren’t finished yet. With a cruel laugh, one of the students lunged forward, snatching the mop from my grasp and sending it clattering to the ground. “Oops, looks like you dropped something, grandpa,” he taunted, his voice dripping with malice.
I bristled at the insult, my patience wearing thin. “That’s enough,” I said firmly, mustering the courage to stand up for myself. “I may be a janitor, but that doesn’t give you the right to treat me with disrespect.”
The students exchanged a knowing glance before the taller one spoke up, his voice laced with arrogance. “Respect? You think you deserve respect?” he scoffed. “You’re just a janitor. We, on the other hand, are the heirs to our grandfather’s company. So you better watch your tone if you know what’s good for you.”
With that, they sauntered off, leaving me standing alone in the empty hallway, my heart heavy with a mix of frustration and sadness. It wasn’t the first time I had been treated poorly because of my station in life, but it still stung all the same.
Their Actions Would Have Far-Reaching Consequences
Later that evening, as I made my way home, I couldn’t shake the encounter from my mind. The arrogance of those young men, the entitlement in their words—it left a bitter taste in my mouth.
But little did they know, their actions would have far-reaching consequences. For you see, the next day, news spread like wildfire across the campus—a family dinner was being held, and the guest of honor was none other than the wealthy patriarch himself, the grandfather of those two insufferable students.
As the dinner unfolded, I watched from the sidelines, a silent observer to the unfolding drama. The tension in the air was palpable as the grandfather cleared his throat, preparing to make an announcement that would change everything.
“My dear family,” he began, his voice grave with solemnity. “I have gathered you all here tonight to discuss the future of our company, a legacy that has been passed down through generations.”
He paused, his gaze sweeping across the room before finally coming to rest on his grandchildren—the very same students who had mocked me just the day before.
“But before I reveal my decision,” he continued, “there is something I must confess.” And with that, he turned to me, a twinkle of mischief in his eyes.
“You see, my friends, this humble janitor before you is not who he seems. He is, in fact, my closest confidant, a man whose character I have come to trust implicitly.”
Gasps filled the room as the truth sank in, the realization dawning on the faces of those who had scorned me. The grandfather’s voice softened as he addressed his grandchildren once more.
They Failed Their Grandfather’s Test
“I tasked him with a simple test—to see if you were worthy of inheriting my company, to see if you possessed the humility and kindness that are the true markers of greatness. And sadly, my dear grandchildren, you have failed.”
The revelation hung heavy in the air, casting a pall over the once jovial atmosphere of the family dinner. The grandfather’s words reverberated through the room, sinking into the hearts of those present like stones dropped into a still pond.
“And so,” the grandfather concluded, his voice heavy with disappointment, “I have made my decision. The company will not be passed on to you. Instead, it will be entrusted to those who have proven themselves worthy—those who understand that true success is measured not in wealth or power, but in the kindness and compassion we show to others.”
The grandchildren sat in stunned silence, their faces a mask of disbelief and indignation. For so long, they had believed themselves to be the rightful heirs to their grandfather’s fortune, their entitlement blinding them to the true measure of success.
But now, faced with the harsh reality of their own shortcomings, they were forced to confront the consequences of their actions. Gone was the arrogant swagger, replaced instead by a sense of bitter disappointment and regret.
One of the students, the taller and more outspoken of the two, clenched his fists in frustration, his jaw set in a stubborn line. He opened his mouth to speak, but no words came—only the hollow echo of his own arrogance, ringing in his ears like a damning indictment of his character.
The other student, once so quick to mock and ridicule, sat with his head bowed in shame, unable to meet the gaze of his grandfather or the janitor whose dignity he had so callously trampled. In that moment, the weight of his own hubris bore down upon him like a burden too heavy to bear.
And as the truth of their grandfather’s decision sank in, the grandchildren were left to grapple with the harsh reality of their own actions—a sobering reminder that true success could never be bought or inherited, but must be earned through humility, kindness, and compassion.
And with that, the fate of the company was sealed, its future entrusted to those who had earned it through their actions and their character alone. As for me, I could only watch in silent satisfaction, grateful for the unexpected turn of events that had brought justice to those who had wronged me.
Photo Credits: Bianca Censori – West/Instagram and Kim Kardashian/Instagram
Kim Kardashian recently had something to say about her ex’s new wife. The Daily Mail reported that a source had claimed that Kim spoke to former husband Kanye West about Bianca Censori’s risque wardrobe. It was all allegedly to do with Kim’s concerns about the former couple’s children.
The source told the Mail, “Kim instructed Kanye to never let Bianca dress like that around her kids.” The source said Kim was “truly surprised” that Kanye let Bianca regularly leave the house in such controversial outfits. Since her unconventional marriage to Kanye in December 2022, Bianca has repeatedly made headlines for her new sense of style.
Kanye and Bianca had a wedding ceremony around a month after his divorce from Kim was finalized. After the news of their alleged wedding got out, Kim didn’t directly respond. However, she did post a message to her social media that was pretty cryptic.
In a post from January 12, which has since been deleted, she wrote that she was in her “quiet girl era.” She went on to write, “I don’t have much to say. Just much to do.” A lot of people took this as her initial reaction to finding out that Kanye had moved on with Bianca.
Kim’s big concern, according to a source speaking to Entertainment Tonight, was that if the marriage was real, Bianca would be in the kids’ lives. Page Six previously reported what Kim’s relationship with Bianca had been like when she was still married to Kanye.
Kim Had to Draw a Line with Bianca
Insiders told Page Six that Kim “hated” Bianca. They claimed that she’d allegedly “always” suspected something between her husband and his employee. Despite this, the Mail reported that Kim and Bianca are now thought to have an amicable relationship.
However, according to this anonymous source, Kim has had to draw a line when it came to how Bianca appeared in front of Kim’s kids. Some reports have suggested that Bianca has previously tried to be more modest in her attire around the children.
In December last year, the then 28-year-old Bianca was seen carrying Chicago during the launch of Kanye’s Vultures album. The Mail reported that she put on a “rare covered-up display” for the event, which Chicago, North, and Saint attended.
Kanye took to social media a few days ago to defend his wife’s outfit choices. He also defended his own decisions to post racy pictures of Bianca online.
He wrote, “Ima post my wife as much as I want bro. It makes me happy. Some people don’t want you to be happy. They want you to make them happy. I decided to make myself happy, and I’m happy with that.”
However, this is pretty different from how Kanye felt when married to Kim. The same source told The Mail that Kanye “did the same thing” with Kim during their marriage.
However, unlike Bianca, Kim was allegedly asked to change outfits if Kanye believed that they were showing too much skin. The source explained, “The difference is that when Kanye dressed Kim, he was respected as a person, as an artist.”
They continued, “Unfortunately, Kim knows what Bianca is going through – but she feels Bianca should have known what she was getting into.”
Kanye vs Adidas
Kanye’s recent defense of Bianca’s fashion is just one of many online tirades Kanye has unleashed lately. He has also aimed at his former business partner Adidas.
Recently, a clip of the rapper talking about his current situation with the footwear giant did the rounds.
In the video, Kanye claimed that Adidas was “putting out fake colorways” and that they were suing him for 250 million dollars. He also claimed that Adidas wasn’t paying him “for shoes that they’re putting out that have my name on it.”
In a separate post, Kanye doubled down on his Adidas attacks. He shared pictures of the Yeezy sneakers along with a caption in which he wrote, “Anybody who loves Ye would not buy these fake Yeezys.” He went on to describe the “new non-approved 350s” as corny.
Adidas terminated their deal with Kanye, worth around one and a half billion dollars, after his infamous antisemitic rant in 2022. Earlier that month, the company had stated that they had repeatedly tried “to privately resolve the situation” before cutting ties with Kanye.
They also claimed that deciding to end their deal with Kanye was likely to have cost them up to 250 million dollars. According to The Mail, Kanye still owns the Yeezy brand, but Adidas pays him an annual royalty fee to sell them.
The estrangement between Kody and Gabe and Garrison was a major plot point on the most recent season of Sister Wives.
But what actually happened between the three men that caused the downfall of their relationship prior to the tragic passing of Garrison Brown this week?
The issues between Kody, Gabe, and Garrison seemed to stem back to 2010, when Kody and Robyn got married. Viewers of Sister Wives watched as Kody seemed to favor Robyn to his other three wives. And quickly, the family members began to speak out about the unfair treatment.
Kody’s Relationship with Garrison Suffered During the Pandemic
But it wasn’t until 10 years later, in 2020, when things took a turn. During the pandemic, Kody created quarantine guidelines that he wanted the family to follow to be able to continue seeing each other. He wanted all of the households to stay separate so that he could continue to go to each house.
He also wanted everyone in each of the households to follow strict quarantine guidelines so that he could do this without getting sick. The only household that agreed to follow Kody’s pandemic guidelines was Robyn’s.
Almost immediately after the pandemic began, the family began to implode as all of the other wives and kids blamed Robyn for tearing the family apart and keeping Kody away from them. The two members of the family who seemed to have the hardest time with this were Gabe and Garrison.
Gabe and Garrison were both living with Janelle, and Garrison was saving money to buy a house at the time. Neither could follow Kody’s guidelines due to their jobs. Kody suggested that Janelle kick them out of the house, but she refused.
Janelle spoke about how each of them were struggling with the pandemic on the show, specifically saying that she was worried about Garrison being lonely, because he wasn’t very social.
Janelle also made clear that she wasn’t going to kick the boys out of the house when Garrison was so close to saving enough money to buy a house, which he eventually did. But the rift between Kody, Gabe, and Garrison was never healed.
Gabe spoke about the feud in a recent episode of Sister Wives, saying: “Me and Garrison are at odds with our dad because when we expressed our discontent with how things were going with COVID, I was met with just a wall, there was no line of dialogue. I think that was what really drove the wedge between us.”
Garrison also spoke out about how they had tried to reconcile with Kody but had gotten nowhere, saying: “We’ve reached out and tried to be open, but it’s been neglected and overlooked for offenses that were believed to have happened but they never did.”
Kody Forgot Gabe’s Birthday
Arguably one of the worst moments in the history of Sister Wives, though, occurred after Kody forgot Gabe’s birthday in an episode from October 2022. According to Gabe, at that point, it was the last time that he and Kody had spoken to each other.
Gabe said, “In January, I got COVID. I didn’t even have a fever, I just lost my smell. October rolls around — specifically Oct. 11, my birthday — and dad calls me and we have a small discussion about how bad my COVID was. I shouldn’t have done this but I did anyway. I didn’t remind him that it was my birthday because I wanted to see if he remembered and he didn’t.
In the most recent episodes of Sister Wives, both Gabe and Garrison seemed to have written their dad off completely, with Garrison telling the camera that “Robyn could have him” because they were adults who didn’t need a father figure anymore.
As Janelle has since confirmed in the police report, Kody and Garrison were still estranged at the time of his passing.
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An inside source has spoken out to The Sunabout how the Brown family is reacting to the tragic news of the passing of Janelle and Kody’s son, Robert Garrison Brown, specifically about Robyn’s guilt. Garrison passed away earlier this week at the age of 25 due to a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
According to the police report, after Janelle received some concerning texts from Garrison, she asked her children to go check on him at his house.
Gabe volunteered, and that was when he discovered the tragic scene. Gabe and Garrison were notoriously close to each other growing up, and appeared to become even closer in adulthood.
In the most recent season of Sister Wives, Gabe and Garrison moved into the house that Garrison had recently purchased.
But according to the police report, Gabe had since moved out and Garrison was living with three other roommates. Janelle also had a particularly close relationship with both boys.
Janelle and Christine Were the Closest to Garrison
The inside source told the Sun, “I’ve never heard her so angry and numb. She’s not processed [it] clearly. She’s definitely not processed this at all. She doesn’t even know which end’s up.”
“She’s very angry right now… She’s not a crier or an emotional person. Takes a lot to get her to break. So I think right now she’s going to go, like, ‘What the heck happened? What did I do wrong?'”
But interestingly, the inside source also spoke about Robyn’s reaction specifically out of all of the four sister wives. Of the four wives, Janelle and Christine had the closest relationship with Garrison.
It’s unclear what his relationship with Meri was at the time of his passing, however she shared a similar statement to what Kody and Janelle shared shortly after the announcement was made.
However, Robyn and Garrison had not had a relationship for many years prior. A feud between the two began when Gabe and Garrison called Robyn and accused her of stealing Kody from the family during the pandemic.
In the most recent season of Sister Wives, Garrison was even seen sarcastically telling an imaginary Robyn that she “could have him” about Kody.
Robyn Is Reportedly Distraught Over Garrison’s Passing
Interestingly, according to the inside source at The Sun, Robyn is the most distraught over Garrison’s passing.
Robyn is notorious for her over-the-top reactions on Sister Wives, so it’s possible that this is no different. However, this may also be a case of “too little, too late.”
Perhaps Robyn is upset that she never made amends with Garrison, and let the estrangement go on for too long, and now has to live with the guilt of that for the rest of her life.
Or maybe she’s even upset that she allegedly encouraged the estrangement between Kody and Garrison for years.
After Gabe and Garrison called Robyn and accused her of stealing Kody from their family, Kody began telling everyone that Gabe and Garrison needed to come to him to apologize if they wanted to have a relationship again.
Many accused Robyn of being the person who was actually requesting that, although she denied that claim many times.
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New information is coming to light in the police report detailing the passing of Garrison Brown. For the first time, we have a clearer image of where Kody was when Garrison passed away.
As we’ve seen on TLC’s Sister Wives, Kody Brown had been estranged from two of his sons with Janelle, Gabe and Garrison, for many years. While fans of the show hoped that that had changed prior to Garrison’s passing, it was confirmed that that wasn’t the case.
In the police report obtained by In Touch, Janelle noted in her interview that Garrison was estranged from his father at the time of his passing. And now, we have more insight into where Kody was immediately following the news.
Who Picked Up Kody After Janelle Arrived?
According to the report, after Janelle arrived at the scene, Gabe left to pick up Kody. This is obviously surprising news due to the multi-year estrangement between both Gabe and Garrison and Kody. Regardless, something occurred that caused their plans to change.
Because just a few minutes later, another unnamed family member went to assist Kody, and Gabe arrived back at the scene alone. It’s unclear at this time if Kody was ever at Garrison’s house following his passing, although it does not appear that he gave an interview to police like Janelle and Gabe did.
Kody had been estranged from both Gabe and Garrison since the pandemic in 2020. Their rift began after Kody put strict quarantine guidelines in place that Gabe and Garrison could not follow due to the nature of their jobs.
Because the two were living with Janelle at the time, Kody requested that Janelle kick them out of her house so that he could still visit her. Janelle refused, stating that her kids came first, and viewers watched as their marriage devolved.
They ultimately announced their separation in 2022, and in present day, it appears that almost all of Janelle, Meri, and Christine’s children are in some level of estrangement from Kody. That being said, it has not been made clear yet if that is still the case after Garrison’s passing.
Has Kody Made a Statement About Garrison’s Passing?
Kody made a statement with Janelle about Garrison’s passing, but he has not been quoted in anything beyond that, and it’s unclear how involved he’s been with the family since the incident occurred earlier this week.
Alongside the separation between Kody and Janelle, Gabe and Garrison angered Kody when they called Robyn and got extremely angry with her for keeping their dad away from them.
Kody stated multiple times that if they ever wanted to reconcile, they’d have to apologize to both him and Robyn. According to an inside source who spoke to The Sun, Robyn is having a particularly difficult time accepting the devastating events that have occurred this week.
According to the source, Robyn is “the one who is actually really upset about it.” Given the state of her relationship with Garrison at the time of his passing, it’s only natural to think that she might have some regrets about where she left things with him.
And while many are requesting that Sister Wives gets taken off the air to allow the family time to grieve, it doesn’t appear that that’s going to be the case.
The Sun has confirmed that the Brown family is currently filming the aftermath of the tragic event for Season 19 of Sister Wives.
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The hospital hallway stretched before me, its pristine white walls illuminated by the soft glow of fluorescent lights. I adjusted the strap of my messenger bag, feeling the weight of responsibility settle on my shoulders. Today was shaping up to be another long day in the chaotic dance of life and death that was my reality as a doctor.
With a weary sigh, I pushed open the door to Jim’s room. The air was heavy with the scent of illness and disinfectant, and the low hum of medical equipment provided a disconcerting backdrop to the scene before me. Jim lay on the bed, his face twisted in agony, his fingers clenched around the sheets. His eyes widened in terror as I approached, his breath coming in ragged gasps.
“Security! Help! Keep him away from me!” Jim’s voice cracked with fear, and I froze in my tracks, my heart sinking with disappointment. Despite my best efforts to conceal them, my tattoos seemed to scream “threat” to Jim, triggering a primal instinct to flee.
Security Guards Stormed the Hospital Room
Before I could even open my mouth to explain, the door burst open, and a pair of burly security guards stormed into the room, their eyes scanning the scene for danger. Jim pointed at me with trembling fingers, his voice trembling with panic.
“He’s dangerous! Get him out of here!”
I held up my hands in a gesture of surrender, trying to calm the situation before it escalated further. “I’m a doctor,” I insisted, my voice steady despite the chaos swirling around us. “I got called in for an emergency. I didn’t have time to change.”
But Jim was beyond reason, his mind clouded by fear and suspicion. “No way someone like you is a doctor,” he spat, his eyes narrowing in distrust.
I reached into the pocket of my jacket, fingers fumbling for my ID badge. With a sense of relief, I pulled it out and thrust it toward Jim, hoping to quell his doubts. “Look, here’s my badge. I work here,” I said, trying to keep the frustration out of my voice.
The guards inspected my badge, confirming my identity with a curt nod. But Jim remained unconvinced, his eyes darting between me and the security guards. “There’s no way I’m letting him near me,” he declared, his voice trembling with anger.
I Couldn’t Shake the Feeling of Injustice
I exchanged a frustrated glance with the guards, knowing that this situation was quickly spiraling out of control. “Fine,” I said, my voice heavy with resignation. “I’ll call in another doctor.”
With a defeated sigh, I turned and left the room, the weight of Jim’s accusations heavy on my shoulders. It wasn’t fair that my appearance should dictate how I was perceived as a professional. But in a world where first impressions mattered more than qualifications, it seemed I was fighting an uphill battle.
I reached for my phone, fingers tapping out a quick message to Owen, a colleague who I knew was on duty that day. Within minutes, he arrived at Jim’s bedside, his brow furrowed in confusion.
“What’s going on?” Owen asked, his voice tinged with concern.
I explained the situation, frustration simmering beneath the surface as I recounted Jim’s refusal to be treated by me. Owen listened intently, his expression growing more serious with each passing moment.
“That’s ridiculous,” Owen said, shaking his head in disbelief. “You’re one of the best doctors we have. Jim doesn’t know what he’s missing.”
Despite his words of reassurance, I couldn’t shake the feeling of rejection that lingered in the air. “It’s fine,” I said, forcing a smile. “I just want what’s best for the patient.”
But deep down, I couldn’t shake the sense of injustice that gnawed at my soul. It wasn’t fair that I should be judged based on my appearance alone, cast aside because of a few tattoos and a rough exterior.
Owen turned to Jim, his expression firm. “Listen, Jim,” he said, his voice gentle but firm. “Derek here is an expert in cases like yours. He’s the best person for the job.”
But Jim remained obstinate, his eyes blazing with defiance. “I don’t care,” he spat, his voice dripping with contempt. “I want a different doctor.”
Owen hesitated, caught between his duty to his patient and his loyalty to his colleague. “I understand,” he said finally, his voice tinged with regret. “I’ll take over from here.”
The Patient Took a Sudden Turn for the Worse
As Owen began to examine Jim, I couldn’t help but feel a pang of guilt. I knew that Owen was a capable doctor, but I also knew that my expertise could make a difference in Jim’s treatment. But with Jim’s stubbornness standing in the way, there was little I could do but stand aside and watch as Owen took over.
As I watched from the sidelines, Owen’s inexperience quickly became apparent. He hesitated when ordering tests, his hands shaking as he tried to read Jim’s charts. But despite his best efforts, Jim seemed confident in his decision, his disdain for me evident in every word he spoke.
But then, disaster struck. As Owen administered a medication, Jim’s eyes rolled back in pain, his body going into shock. Owen called for help, panic evident in his voice as he struggled to stabilize Jim’s condition.
I rushed into the room, my heart pounding in my chest as I assessed the situation. Without hesitation, I sprang into action, drawing on years of training and experience as I worked to stabilize Jim’s condition.
Slowly, but surely, Jim’s condition began to improve, the tension in the room easing as his vitals stabilized. As I stepped back from the bedside, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of relief wash over me. Despite Jim’s mistrust and disdain, I had been able to make a difference.
I Saved His Life but He Still Directed Anger Towards Me
But as Jim’s eyes fluttered open, his gaze fell on me, his expression filled with fear and hatred. “Get away from me,” he spat, his voice trembling with anger.
Owen stepped forward, his voice firm as he addressed his patient. “Jim, Derek just saved your life,” he said, his tone leaving no room for argument. “You wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for him.”
But Jim remained unmoved, his eyes narrowing in suspicion. “I don’t care,” he said, his voice barely above a whisper. “I want him gone.”
Owen sighed, shaking his head in disbelief. “Fine,” he said, his voice tinged with frustration. “But before he goes, you owe him an apology.”
Jim’s eyes widened in surprise, his gaze flickering between me and Owen. “What?” he stammered, his voice filled with confusion.
Owen nodded, his expression serious. “You judged Derek based on his appearance alone,” he said, his voice soft but firm. “But what you failed to realize is that true character and worth are revealed in actions, not appearances.”
Jim’s expression softened, a look of realization dawning on his face. “I’m sorry,” he said, his voice barely above a whisper. “I didn’t realize…”
But before he could finish his sentence, I shook my head, a small smile playing at the corners of my lips. “It’s okay,” I said, my voice gentle but firm. “Just remember, not everything is as it seems.”
With that, I turned and left the room, the weight of Jim’s apology lifting from my shoulders. And as I made my way down the hallway, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of hope stirring within me. Maybe, just maybe, Jim’s newfound understanding would be enough to change his perspective, not just on me, but on the world as a whole.
Garrison Brown’s last text messages have been revealed in a new police report detailing what happened on March 4 and 5, 2024.
Janelle spoke to police about what happened leading up to the tragic events earlier this week, and what she revealed is both shocking and devastating.
First, she revealed that Garrison sent text messages to a group of people who the family works with, assumedly the Sister Wives production team, and Janelle thought they were alarming.
Janelle was not in the group to receive the messages, but someone who was in the group sent them to her. Janelle told police that one message read, “I want to hate you for sharing the good times. But I can’t. I miss these days.”
Janelle Asked Her Kids to Check on Garrison
After Janelle was made aware of the text, she texted Garrison herself. Allegedly, they had a text conversation back and forth for five minutes until Garrison stopped responding at 8:39 pm. It’s not clear what their text conversation entailed. At that point, Janelle texted her children and asked who could go to his house and check on him.
Gabe volunteered, and it was the next morning that he discovered Garrison deceased. It was not made clear previously that Gabe seems to no longer live at Garrison’s house. In the most recent season of Sister Wives, Gabe and Garrison were living together as roommates in the house that Garrison owned.
But in the police report, it was revealed that Garrison had at least three roommates — none of whom were Gabe — and they were all interviewed.
Some said that they heard a pop on Monday night, but they didn’t believe it sounded like a gunshot. Because of that, no one checked on him. It wasn’t until the next morning that Gabe went to check on his brother and discovered what happened.
In the report, it was revealed that Gabe was visibly distraught when talking to police. Gabe explained what happened when he discovered him, saying that Garrison’s bedroom door was closed.
Gabe went to grab the key to the bedroom, because Garrison typically locked his door, and instead discovered that the door was unlocked.
Gabe Tragically Discovered Garrison
Gabe entered the bedroom and saw Garrison sitting upright in bed with what appeared to be a bloody nose. He said that he tried to wake him up before discovering his injuries and the weapon in his lap. In the police report, both Gabe and his roommates also revealed that Garrison struggled with alcohol.
This isn’t something that had previously been discussed on Sister Wives, especially because alcohol has notoriously been taboo amongst the Sister Wives family.
According to one of his roommates, Garrison revealed his issues to alcohol with him recently and told him that he planned to stop drinking this month, but he did not appear intoxicated when they last spoke.
In Gabe’s statement to the police, he said that he had no idea that Garrison was struggling. He said that he had recently started a new job in the medical field and seemed to be doing alright. His roommates explained that he was going to school to become “some kind of nurse.”
As we reported previously, Garrison had just adopted a third cat a few days prior. Whether or not this was a planned and premeditated incident remains to be seen. It’s also still unclear if a note was left behind.
And as for Kody, it seems that Janelle has confirmed that he and Garrison were still estranged at the time of his passing. In the police report, she specifically told police about the estrangement.
She also revealed her own regrets, saying that she wished she had gotten her son help in the past before this happened.
If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988, text “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Text Line at 741741 or go to 988lifeline.org.
